Enrollment
1,166
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisville, KY
Stuart Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stuart Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210299001427
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #21 of 21
- middle schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuart Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart Academy ranks #21 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stuart Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stuart Academy
Stuart Academy is a higher-need, large middle school in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,166 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jefferson County spends $17,376 per pupil, 32% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 476 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,166 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Louisville's middle schools, it stands alongside Noe Middle (1,155 students): Stuart Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 17.5:1).
Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students) and Dupont Manual High (1,899 students) alongside Stuart Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stuart Academy compares
Stuart Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 32.6%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Stuart Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Stuart Academy.
$17,376
Per student
+32%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Stuart Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Louisville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Noe Middle
Standard public school
1,155 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ramsey Middle
Standard public school
1,151 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Westport Middle
Standard public school
988 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
943 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lassiter Middle
Standard public school
921 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Farnsley Middle
Standard public school
919 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,166 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stuart Academy
How many students attend Stuart Academy?
Stuart Academy has 1,166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Academy is 18.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuart Academy?
71.0% of students at Stuart Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stuart Academy is African American at 32.6% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart Academy?
Stuart Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stuart Academy rank among middle schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart Academy ranks #21 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Louisville on the city page.
Is Stuart Academy a good school?
Stuart Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Stuart Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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